§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Lord Privy Seal if he has accepted, during the discussions on Great Britain's application to join the European Economic Community, the principle of a sales tax on all goods and services in Great Britain; and what representations he has made to the Six with regard to continuing taxes on luxury commodities at a higher rate if Her Majesty's Government so decided.
§ Mr. HeathThe Answer to the first part of the Question is no. The second part of the Question does not therefore arise.